Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was announced 20 months later than the 1 J4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 and the 1 J4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and 1 J4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and 1 J4.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.